BDS
Brindisi
Italy
8,188 km
5,088 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,188 km
5,088 mi / 4,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
312°
northwest

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BDS ORD
Airport Name Brindisi / Casale Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BDS ORD
ICAO Code LIBR KORD
City Brindisi Chicago
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Chicago
Elevation 47 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 40.660000, 17.950000 41.980000, -87.910000

Brindisi (BDS) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brindisi / Casale Airport (BDS) in Brindisi, Italy to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,188 kilometers (5,088 miles / 4,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Italy with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:24 in Brindisi, it's 18:24 in Chicago. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Brindisi (BDS) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brindisi / Casale Airport (BDS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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